Sidewinder controller driver download

July 29, 2020

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Hi Willard,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow the below steps to download Sidewinder Game Controller Software 4.0

1. Disconnect the game controller from your computer's universal serial bus (USB) port.
2. Insert the Microsoft Sidewinder compact disc into your computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Hold down the SHIFT key to prevent installation from automatically starting.
3. On your desktop, double-click My Computer, and then browse to the following file:
   :\Setup\Setup.exe
4. Double-click Setup.exe to start the installation process.
5. Restart your computer when prompted.
6. Plug the SideWinder game controller into your computer's USB port, and then allow Microsoft Windows to detect and install it.
   
   Install the software update if the controller is the Sidewinder Game Controller Software 4.0
7. Restart your computer.

Let us know the status.

Regards,

Guru Kiran

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Hi Willard,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow the below steps to download Sidewinder Game Controller Software 4.0

1. Disconnect the game controller from your computer's universal serial bus (USB) port.
2. Insert the Microsoft Sidewinder compact disc into your computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Hold down the SHIFT key to prevent installation from automatically starting.
3. On your desktop, double-click My Computer, and then browse to the following file:
   :\Setup\Setup.exe
4. Double-click Setup.exe to start the installation process.
5. Restart your computer when prompted.
6. Plug the SideWinder game controller into your computer's USB port, and then allow Microsoft Windows to detect and install it.
   
   Install the software update if the controller is the Sidewinder Game Controller Software 4.0
7. Restart your computer.

Let us know the status.

Regards,

Guru Kiran

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Hi Willard,

Sidewinder Game controller is no longer supported by Microsoft. However, use your favorite search engine and download the drivers from the third part websites available.

Disclaimer: Using Third Party Software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Third Party Software can be solved.Using Third Party Software is at your own risk.

Refer to the link below on SideWinder: Error Message During Installation: No USB Port Detected, a USB Port Is Required:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/308122

Write to us for further assistance regarding the above issue, we will be happy to help you.

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